Here's A Leaked Letter Aaron Hernandez Wrote In Prison

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Published 4:17 pm, Thursday, August 1, 2013

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Former New England Patriots NFL football tight end Aaron Hernandez is led out of a van as he arrives for his probable cause hearing at Attleboro District Court, on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Attleboro, Mass. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of Odin Lloyd. A judge rescheduled the probable cause hearing for Aug. 22, after considering defense objections to a delay. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye) less

Former New England Patriots NFL football tight end Aaron Hernandez is led out of a van as he arrives for his probable cause hearing at Attleboro District Court, on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Attleboro, Mass. ... more

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Former New England Patriots NFL football tight end Aaron Hernandez appears during a probable cause hearing at Attleboro District Court, on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Attleboro, Mass. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old Boston semi-professional football player whose body was found June 17 in an industrial park in North Attleboro near Hernandez's home. less

Former New England Patriots NFL football tight end Aaron Hernandez appears during a probable cause hearing at Attleboro District Court, on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Attleboro, Mass. Hernandez has pleaded not ... more

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UGLY: Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, left, and his attorney Michael Fee, right. Hernandez was charged with murdering Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old semi-pro football player for the Boston Bandits. EA Sports also pulled Hernandez from "Madden" and "NCAA Football" games. less

UGLY: Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, left, and his attorney Michael Fee, right. Hernandez was charged with murdering Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old semi-pro football player for the Boston ... more

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Aaron Hernandez, who now is being linked to a double homicide in 2012, takes in Thursday's bail review court hearing stemming from a June 17 killing.

Aaron Hernandez, who now is being linked to a double homicide in 2012, takes in Thursday's bail review court hearing stemming from a June 17 killing.

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Aaron Hernandez, left, and his attorney, Michael Fee, seek bail but are denied it during Wednesday's arraignment proceedings.

Aaron Hernandez, left, and his attorney, Michael Fee, seek bail but are denied it during Wednesday's arraignment proceedings.

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In this image taken from video, police escort Aaron Hernandez from his home in handcuffs in Attleboro, Mass., Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Hernandez was taken from his home more than a week after a Boston semi-pro football player was found dead in an industrial park a mile from Hernandez's house. (AP Photo/ESPN) less

In this image taken from video, police escort Aaron Hernandez from his home in handcuffs in Attleboro, Mass., Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Hernandez was taken from his home more than a week after a Boston semi-pro ... more

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In this image taken from video, police escort Aaron Hernandez from his home in handcuffs in Attleboro, Mass., Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Hernandez was taken from his home more than a week after a Boston semi-pro football player was found dead in an industrial park a mile from Hernandez's house. (AP Photo/ESPN) MANDATORY CREDIT less

In this image taken from video, police escort Aaron Hernandez from his home in handcuffs in Attleboro, Mass., Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Hernandez was taken from his home more than a week after a Boston semi-pro ... more

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New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez drives from his home late Thursday morning, June 20, 2013, in North Attleborough, Mass. Hernandez had a connection to homicide victim Odin Lloyd, of Boston, whose body was found in an industrial park near the athlete's home. Family and officials were mum on the nature of their relationship Thursday, two days after police visited Hernandez' home. MANDATORY CREDIT. MAGAZINES OUT. less

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez drives from his home late Thursday morning, June 20, 2013, in North Attleborough, Mass. Hernandez had a connection to homicide victim Odin Lloyd, of Boston, whose ... more

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This Tuesday, June 18, 2013 photo shows the home of New England Patriot's NFL football player Aaron Hernandez in North Attleborough, Mass. State and local police spent hours at the home Tuesday as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. less

This Tuesday, June 18, 2013 photo shows the home of New England Patriot's NFL football player Aaron Hernandez in North Attleborough, Mass. State and local police spent hours at the home Tuesday as another group ... more

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In this image taken from video, police search a car outside the home of New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in North Attleboro, Mass. State police officers and dogs searched Hernandez's home as they investigate the killing of Odin Lloyd, a semi-pro football player whose body was found nearby. (AP Photo/ESPN) less

In this image taken from video, police search a car outside the home of New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in North Attleboro, Mass. State police officers and dogs ... more

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Police arrived at the home of Patriots player New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez in North Attleborough. Hernandez has been linked to the ongoing murder investigation of Odin Lloyd, 27, of Dorchester. No charges have yet been filed against Hernandez. less

Police arrived at the home of Patriots player New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez in North Attleborough. Hernandez has been linked to the ongoing murder investigation of Odin Lloyd, 27, of Dorchester. ... more

He writes that he's going to be found not guilty and his faith in God is helping him through tough times in prison.

He also admits that he "fell off" when he got a big NFL contract.

Before it came out, Barstool Sports reported that they were offered the letter for $20,000, and said the seller told them it was between them and TMZ.

Who knows if that was the final price.

Here's the full text of the Hernandez letter:

Your letter meant alot and was very true!

I know everything happens for a reason and I know "GOD" has a plan for me and something good will come out of this. The world just makes this out of false accusations and it will all die down especially when they say NOT GUILTY and all the people who turned on me will feel like crap.

I've always been a great person and known for having an amazing heart! I am a strong person and nothing will break me! A C.O. will never nor can they say now for one day have I been down or not with a smile on my face.

I know there is a reason I'm going thru this and I will figure it out through my relationship with the Lord. I fell off especially after making all that money but when its all said an done "GOD" put me in the situation for a reason! I'm humbled by this ALREADY and this will change me forever. At least I'll know my true supporters. Thanks for being one of them!

Thanks,

Aaron 81, can't wait to sign this again when I'm playing again and prove all the haters and the talkers WRONG

P.S. the pictures are definitely hangin on my wall and def meant alot! Thanks again brotha!